Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 15:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 15:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 15:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse shows that Caleb was brave and strong because he was able to make the big and strong people, who were the sons of Anak, go away from the land. It teaches that with courage and trust in God, even scary challenges can be overcome.

Joshua 15:14: And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

Contradiction with Numbers 13:28

This verse mentions the strength of the inhabitants of the land and their fortified cities, implying the difficulty in driving them out, contrary to Joshua 15:14 where Caleb drives them out successfully.

Numbers 13:28: Nevertheless the people [be] strong that dwell in the land, and the cities [are] walled, [and] very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.

Contradiction with Judges 1:19

Describes the inability of the tribe of Judah to drive out the inhabitants because of their iron chariots, in contrast to Caleb's success in Joshua 15:14.

Judges 1:19: And the LORD was with Judah; and he drave out [the inhabitants of] the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. [drave...: or, possessed the mountain]

Contradiction with Joshua 17:12-13

Describes the failure of the tribe of Manasseh to fully drive out the Canaanites, unlike Caleb’s complete victory in Joshua 15:14.

Joshua 17:12-13: Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out [the inhabitants of] those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

Contradiction with Judges 3:1-2

States that God left some nations to test Israel, contradicting the complete removal of the Anakims as described in Joshua 15:14.

Judges 3:1-2: Now these [are] the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, [even] as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;

Contradiction with Judges 2:21-23

Indicates that God allowed some nations to remain, contrasting with the total expulsion by Caleb mentioned in Joshua 15:14.

Judges 2:21-23: I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:
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